Kitten Connection – Almost Adoption Time!

Alison is a dedicated foster parent for the Seattle Humane Society. She voluntarily opens her heart and home to shelter cats that need a little extra TLC, and by doing so, she is literally expanding the shelter walls. Every other Tuesday she blogs about her foster experiences. Catch up on her last blog here.

First and foremost, Tilla has been adopted! She spent only a short week at the Seattle Humane Society and then went to her new home early one fine Sunday. With Tilla gone, the kittens have definitely come out of their shells and what a time it has been in our house – never a dull moment! With five very playful kittens running around and wrestling day and night, our house has been quite entertaining… and a bit loud. Even though they are a rowdy little bunch, they have been a joy to foster. Having these kittens almost since their birth has created a bond between us as well as our pets. Knowing that Seattle Humane will match each kitten up with wonderful people is the only way we are able to let them go. Let me tell you a little bit about them:

Quiggly

Quiggly (the only black kitten) is the easiest to describe: Quiggs is a spaz! He is absolutely hilarious and provides hours of entertainment because he prances and hops around almost constantly. As I mentioned in my last blog, we thought he might possibly be deaf, however we did some testing the past few weeks and no longer think that is the case – he just decides not to listen because he is busy doing his own thing – he is very unique. He has no fear and will run up to new people and animals and pounce on them no matter how big or small! He does tend to bite and we are working on this as his biting is definitely different than the other kittens. I believe that since he was the runt and spent most of the time playing alone (and still does), he missed out on a lot of the social cues from the others. However, Seattle Humane has behavior specialists that will take a look at him to try and figure out the best way to correct his naughty habits.

Diego

Dora

Diego and Dora are truly similar – male and female of the same personality. Both are extremely playful but once they are tuckered out, they will crash right on your lap. One difference is that Dora will actually come up to your lap to lie whereas Diego likes to be put there. They both crave attention and are very cuddly.

Otis

The orange kittens may look alike but, in fact, are very different. Otis (lighter colored, larger of the two and also has short whiskers) is the most timid of the group. He is easily frightened but quick to warm up and when he does, he is a very loyal companion. He will cuddle with you, but generally prefers to lay somewhere near you and if you keep him separated in another room (as we had been keeping them in the bathroom) he strongly opposes and will wine until he is able to be reunited with you and then is as happy as a clam.

Milo

Milo (the darker colored and slightly smaller than Otis) is affectionate and loyal – he is content following you around all day. He is easily spooked by new things, even toys – he runs in fear from a laser pointer when all the other kittens are trying to attack it! In fact, the camera was not his favorite thing either when the flash was on.

All-in-all, because these little ones are so wonderful, I think the Seattle Humane Society will have these kittens adopted out ASAP. I have even had a few inquiries and meetings for pre-adoptions! If that interests you, please feel free to contact me. All you would have to do is fill out the adoption form and take it into the Seattle Humane Society. Once you are approved, I enjoy setting up meet-and-greets to assist in the adoption process. At this point in the kittens’ lives, no one knows them better and I love helping the perfect connection happen between pet and person.

Until next time, any questions or comments about the kittens or fostering for the Seattle Humane Society are encouraged.